Foundations Forum is a small Sydney-based voluntary organisation
formed by a group of individuals committed to improving the lives of people who
are marginalised in society. From its beginnings as a network in 1985,
Foundations Forum was incorporated in NSW in 1991.Because Foundations Forum recognises the power of
valued social roles in transforming the lives of people who are marginalised,
they have committed themselves to providing education that:

is based on a proven theory: Social Role
Valorisation (SRV)*

uses personal stories to illustrate the potency
of SRV

is interactive and draws on the experiences of
participants

offers practical strategies and safeguards

provides authentic SRV education.

Foundations Forum receives no funding and relies solely on membership and workshop fees to continue its work.

*Social Role Valorisation (SRV): the pursuit of the good things in life, via the pursuit of valued social roles for people with a devalued status.